Avaí completes comeback win against Sport in Série B
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Avaí defeated Sport 3-1 on August 19 in a Série B match at the Ressacada. The victory marked a significant comeback for Avaí, lifting them out of the relegation zone with 26 points, surpassing Ceará. Diego Hernández scored an impressive volley for Sport, drawing comparisons to a famous Zidane goal, but Avaí's goals from Del Piage and Léo Gamalho secured the win. With the loss, Sport remains sixth in the standings with 35 points.
- •Avaí scored three goals to move out of the relegation zone.
- •Diego Hernández's goal for Sport recalled historic Zidane strike.
- •Avaí now has 26 points, while Sport holds 35 points.
- •Avaí overtakes Ceará, who sit just above the relegation zone.
- •Criciúma and Juventude are positioned for automatic promotion.
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"Avaí vs. Sport last Wednesday (19) ended with a comeback win for the Santa Catarina side at the Ressacada.A result that lifted the team out of the Série B relegation zone in the Brazilian Championsh...
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